Looking for a new approach to accounting?
"We work together to identify opportunities, develop strategies to grow, and embrace changing technology, all while helping you build and protect your assets."
Born out of a need for something different...
Business Studio Innovators is a team of forward-thinking Accountants & Advisors who go beyond traditional accounting services.
With decades of experience working with clients and seeing the need to integrate business advisory and performance improvement services alongside traditional accounting, Business Studio Innovators represents a new and exciting approach to accounting in the Nelson Tasman region.
Our mission is to help businesses thrive by providing strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and personalised support.
We empower our clients to maximise opportunities and achieve sustainable growth by focusing on efficiency, capability enhancement, and risk management.
Meet the Team
Get to know the talented individuals behind Business Studio Innovators.
Justine Kennard
Justine Kennard is the founder of Business Studio Innovators Limited, a Chartered Accountant, Business Valuer, and trusted advisor to ambitious business owners. Her expertise spans business growth, business & share valuations, technology adoption, strategic planning, digital accounting, and business transformation.
Those who know her well recognise her as a troubleshooter. Justine has a talent for getting to the heart of complex challenges quickly, identifying practical solutions and opportunities that others often overlook.
As a Business Transformation Specialist, Justine works alongside business owners to challenge conventional thinking, unlock new opportunities, and build stronger, more resilient businesses. Her approach not only helps clients grow their businesses, but also strengthens their capability and confidence as leaders.
With more than 20 years' experience advising clients across a diverse range of industries, Justine helps businesses navigate change, improve performance, assess value, and plan for future growth.
Justine is also a Board Member of the NZOIA (New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association) and Whakatū Refuge Trust.
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Julia Todd
Julia is an Assistant Accountant with a passion for helping clients and has been a valued member of the Business Studio team for the past three years.
Julia holds a Bachelor's Degree majoring in Accounting and has developed a strong practical understanding of accounting through both her studies and hands-on client work. She also holds a Level 3 Xero Advisor Certification and enjoys helping clients gain confidence in using Xero.
Julia enjoys working alongside our clients and helping make the accounting side of their business a little easier. She brings a solid foundation of accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to support clients through their accounting and bookkeeping requirements with confidence.
If you've fallen behind with your paperwork, bookkeeping, or accounting software, Julia would be delighted to help get things back on track.
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Senior Accountant - Vacancy
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant / Client Manager.
For more details, please contact us and send a copy of your resume.
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Proud sponsors of the YES program
Business Studio Innovators was thrilled to be a 2025 sponsor of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) — a programme that inspires and equips high school students to think big, take risks, and bring their ideas to life.
Proud sponsors of the 2026 Regional Business Awards
In 2026, Business Studio is proud to sponsor the Medium Business Category at the 37th Annual Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
Building Success
This new approach created an environment where owners could tap into an advisor who could talk to them about their stage in business, their aspirations, and how to deal with the challenges that brings.
Innovative Solutions
In 2022, Business Studio Innovators Limited was born. It is both a platform and service for owners to embrace the sometimes uncomfortable and unpredictable journey of growing, transforming, and maturing in a supportive environment.
Expanding Reach
In 2023, Business Studio moved to its custom-designed premises at Koru Place.
Our Partners
Xero
We are a Xero Silver Partner
Hubdoc
We use Hubdoc integrated with Xero
MYOB
We are a MYOB Gold Partner
We partner with industry-leading software to deliver the latest technology to our clients, working with both MYOB and Xero in the accounting space and a variety of other software partners as part of our business advisory. We are a member of the Chartered Institute of Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Worldwide.
CA ANZ
Chartered Accountants of Australia & New Zealand
CAW
Chartered Accountants Worldwide
RBPN
We are a RBPN Supplier
We're hiring
We're always interested to hear from good candidates.
Contact us to discuss the current roles we are recruiting for and send us your CV.
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